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AO05 VGJ

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,852 mi
Last recorded74,852 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 VGJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 74,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 71,828 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 71,828 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discoloured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 61,899 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 May 2018 68,202 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 62,996 miles

front lower suspension arms are heavily corroded

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 28 Apr 2017 62,996 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front lower suspension arms are heavily corroded

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 2 May 2016 59,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 55,811 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 52,962 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 52,962 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 50,211 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 46,536 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 40,138 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 28,888 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 18,135 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 12,938 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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AO05 VGJ is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 70,401 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO05 VGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO05 VGJ?

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What year was AO05 VGJ registered?

AO05 VGJ is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is AO05 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 VGJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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